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Benzylic Bromination of Toluene Derivatives with Boron Tribromide |
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| Authors: | Hongbiao Chen Litao Shen |
| Institution: | 1. Chemistry College, Xiangtan University , Xiangtan, Hunan Province, China;2. Key Laboratory of Environment-Friendly Chemistry and Application in Ministry of Education , Xiangtan, Hunan Province, China;3. Chemistry College, Xiangtan University , Xiangtan, Hunan Province, China |
| Abstract: | A facile method for the benzylic bromination of toluene derivatives was developed. Various substituted toluenes were brominated with boron tribromide as bromine source in carbon tetrachloride at room temperature, affording their corresponding benzyl bromides in good yields. |
| Keywords: | Benzyl bromides benzylic bromination boron tribromide toluene derivatives |